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BG59 PFX

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,570 mi
Last recorded175,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 PFX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 175,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 175,562 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 162,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 158,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 158,173 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 147,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lamp also has a slight build up of condensation. (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake system has little reserve travel.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 147,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lamp also has a slight build up of condensation. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake system has little reserve travel.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear above rear axle beam. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp slightly damaged and partially full of water. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake system has little reserve travel.

Fail 9 Dec 2021 142,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds manufacturers limit of 1.49 - 1/m. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive lift in joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet safety release mechanism partially siezed.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear above rear axle beam. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp slightly damaged and partially full of water. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake system has little reserve travel.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,528 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 141,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 137,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 137,142 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 130,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,345 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,506 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BG59 PFX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 PFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG59 PFX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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